Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs

We are seeking a Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs to lead our U.S. federal government engagement in Washington, DC. This position reports to the Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, within the Corporate Affairs function.

As the strategic leader, and a member of the Government Affairs Leadership Team, the Senior Director of the Federal Government Affairs will play an integral role in developing and implementing coordinated federal advocacy strategies with policy makers and officials on issues that impact Otsuka and the patients we seek to support. The Senior Director will steer an increasingly active federal government affairs operation, ensuring that both Otsuka’s enterprise business and therapeutic interests, and the U.S.-based innovation ecosystem, are provisioned for in a multitude of public policy, legislative, and regulatory regimes and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities
Serve as the strategic leader of the Federal Government Affairs function within Government Affairs, setting a vision for the operation and managing resources to achieve policy, legislative, regulatory, and reputational goals that support core enterprise and therapeutic objectives.
Develop and lead outreach, relations, and collaboration with federal lawmaker, agency officials, and relevant partner organizations. 
Collaborate across Government Affairs & Public Policy and Corporate Affairs to advance enterprise, therapeutic, and brand objectives.
Work with other relevant internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand Teams, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Clinical) to help anticipate, analyze, plan, and respond to an evolving political environment, incorporating opportunities and risks into brand and corporate goals.
Serve as lobbyist on key issues including patient access, coverage and reimbursement, intellectual property, regulatory pathways and approval processes, and data technology/AI
Work with internal partners to identify third party allies and opportunities to partner with organizations that are aligned with Otsuka’s public policy objectives.
Manage a highly capable team of external legislative and public affairs consultants.
Assist in shaping corporate messaging that is used with external stakeholders and policymakers and develop materials in support of policy positions.
Lead through external organizations and trade associations engaged in public policy and government affairs activities, particularly PhRMA.
Contribute to the management of the federal political action committee and the grassroots political program.
Ensure all activities are following Otsuka policy, regulatory, and legal obligations.

Team Leadership & Accountability
Sets clear objectives for direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and priorities.
Demonstrates agility by reprioritizing tasks as needed and fostering an environment where information is communicated effectively, and decisions are made swiftly.
Contributes leadership in the development of annual objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure they alignment with the broader strategic plans across GAPP, Corporate Affairs, and Otsuka.
Drives results through effective delegation and collaboration, empowering the team to achieve success.
Facilitates strong communication channels within the team and across the Government Affairs and Corporate Affairs functions to promote cohesive collaboration.
Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to direct reports, fostering growth and high performance.
Cultivates strong working relationships within the team and across the business matrix, promoting partnership and collaboration across functions. 

Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Preferred: advanced degree in political science, health policy, law, business, health sciences or any other related field.
10+ years of experience within Congress, policy advocacy organization, or in a biopharma corporation or government relations consulting firm. 
Strong understanding of US healthcare system and regulatory environment is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and US policymakers.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
Capable of interfacing successfully with senior executives.
 

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer